Myra-Bellevue Park is southeast of Kelowna, spanning from the city's edge toward mountain crest terrain. BC Parks says it captures the full elevational range of the North Okanagan Basin and North Okanagan Highlands, with a central Crown land exclusion locals call the "donut."
The park includes Myra Canyon, Little White Mountain, trails, and the historic Kettle Valley Railway with trestles and tunnels. Kelowna is the nearest city.
Myra-Bellevue is one of the Okanagan's major hiking and biking landscapes. The 12-kilometre KVR section between Myra and June Springs is an ideal day trip by bike or on foot, with trestles, tunnels, and views of the Okanagan Valley. Fourteen viewpoint benches line the KVR Trail.
The park also protects Myra Canyon, KLO Creek, Bellevue Creek, Angel Springs, Little White Mountain, community watershed values, dry montane spruce ecosystems, old-growth stands, subalpine meadows, and wildlife habitat. BC Parks notes cultural heritage from the KVR, irrigation works, historic camps, old station sites, and Okanagan First Nations use.
Walk or cycle the KVR, view trestles and tunnels, hike forested south-slope trails, mountain bike lower trails, e-bike signed or designated routes, ride horseback, snowshoe or ski near Little White Mountain, and watch wildlife.
Expect steep drop-offs, falling rock, 2003 wildfire hazards, periodic trail maintenance, and rough gravel access. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the Myra Canyon KVR section and within the park. Mountain bikers should yield to hikers and horses, and hunters must be cautious around the busy Crawford Trails network.
